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About Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Saint Clair County Chapter
The Sensational St. Clair County Chapter of Jack and Jill was organized as a mother’s group by Margaret Handy in 1983. The East St. Louis Chapter provided guidance and sponsorship. Nineteen mothers were concerned about the isolation of black families living in small towns in St. Clair County. These mothers and twenty‐nine children from the cities of Fairview Heights, O’Fallon, Belleville, Lebanon and Scott Air Force Base in Illinois were granted provisional status on October 27, 1983. St. Clair County was officially nominated and voted to become a Chapter at the 1984 Jack and Jill National Convention in Washington, D.C.
For the past 36 years, the St. Clair County Chapter has provided its families and the community with innovative programming and philanthropic activities in line with the Mission and Purpose of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.
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Primary Office Location
(618) 974-1735